Legs sinking in freestyle? Start with your head. Your head is heavy. When you lift it, even a little, your body has to balance that weight somewhere… and that “somewhere” is usually your hips and legs. In freestyle, your head isn’t there to lead the stroke. It’s there to balance your body. Think: • Eyes looking straight down (or slightly forward) • Neck long and relaxed • Water line around your hairline or goggles • No lifting between breaths — just rotate When your head stays neutral, your hips
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Stop your legs sinking in freestyle! There are six reasons your legs sink in freestyle. Learn what they are and how to fix it in this video. Ideal for swimmers and triathletes. | Effortless Swimming
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If your legs keep sinking in freestyle, start practicing the Catch-Up Drill — it’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to fix your body position. Here’s how to do it properly: • Keep both arms extended in front, relaxed, at about shoulder width (the “11 position”). • Look straight down and keep your head in line with your spine. • Start kicking gently and move one arm at a time. • After every stroke, bring your hand back to the front before starting the next one — reset your streamline,
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Students often ask: “Why do my legs keep sinking when I swim freestyle?”The main reason is not kicking or kicking incorrectly. Without proper leg movement, the body loses balance and the lower half sinks. Incorrect posture, like lifting the head or tensing up, also makes it worse.Solution: focus on proper kicking technique, use kickboards, fins, or isolated drills to build water feel and balance.#SwimmingTechnique #freestyledrills #swimmingcoach #swimminglesson #swim #swimming #swimlike #swimlif
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